Mick Radio Nuclear Instr Inc Mick TP Prostate Seeding Needles, 18 Gauge, Catalog/Model Number MTP-1820-C. --- BRAND NAME: Mick TP Disposable Needle 18 Gauge. COMMON/USUAL NAME: TP Needle 18 Gauge. CLASSIFICATION NAME: System, Applicator, Radionuclide, Manual. --- The needle is an accessory to the Mick 200-TPV Applicator and Kit. This one time use needle is used for brachytherapy. The product is sold in cartons with each carton containing a total of 25 needles. Each carton contains 4 packages of 5 needles, and 5 packages Recall
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Product
Mick TP Prostate Seeding Needles, 18 Gauge, Catalog/Model Number MTP-1820-C. --- BRAND NAME: Mick TP Disposable Needle 18 Gauge. COMMON/USUAL NAME: TP Needle 18 Gauge. CLASSIFICATION NAME: System, Applicator, Radionuclide, Manual. --- The needle is an accessory to the Mick 200-TPV Applicator and Kit. This one time use needle is used for brachytherapy. The product is sold in cartons with each carton containing a total of 25 needles. Each carton contains 4 packages of 5 needles, and 5 packages
Brand
Mick Radio Nuclear Instr Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lots: M121504-07 (Exp. 12/15/09), M012605-01 (Exp. 1/26/10), M012805-01 (Exp. 1/28/10), --- 8/09/05 RECALL EXPANSION (7 Lots): M110204-01 (Exp. 11/02/09), M110204-04 (Exp. 11/02/09), M110504-02 (Exp. 11/05/09), M120804-01 (Exp. 12/08/09), M120904-01 (Exp. 12/09/09), M121004-03 (Exp. 12/10/09), M121404-01 (Exp. 12/14/09)
Products Sold
Lots: M121504-07 (Exp. 12/15/09), M012605-01 (Exp. 1/26/10), M012805-01 (Exp. 1/28/10); --- 8/09/05 RECALL EXPANSION (7 Lots): M110204-01 (Exp. 11/02/09), M110204-04 (Exp. 11/02/09), M110504-02 (Exp. 11/05/09), M120804-01 (Exp. 12/08/09), M120904-01 (Exp. 12/09/09), M121004-03 (Exp. 12/10/09), M121404-01 (Exp. 12/14/09)
Mick Radio Nuclear Instr Inc is recalling Mick TP Prostate Seeding Needles, 18 Gauge, Catalog/Model Number MTP-1820-C. --- BRAND NAME: Mick TP due to Some of the Mick TP Prostate Seeding Needles do not fit properly into the Mick 200-TPV Applicator. Firm received one complaint during use of the Mick. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Some of the Mick TP Prostate Seeding Needles do not fit properly into the Mick 200-TPV Applicator. Firm received one complaint during use of the Mick 200 TPV Applicator.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Recall Notices (dated 3/30/05) were sent to the consignees by First Class Mail on 3/30/05. Follow-up phone calls to the consignees were initiated on 4/22/05. Recall was expanded for 7 additional lots, and recall notices (dated 8/09/05) were sent to the direct consignees (medical facilities).
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026